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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Singer: 'It's A Much Smoother Ride Now Than It Has Been Before'

Ken Gallant of DeadRhetoric.com recently conducted an interview with vocalist Eric "A.K." Knutson of veteran Arizona-based metallers FLOTSAM AND JETSAM. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. Dead Rhetoric: Now you've had guitarist Michael Gilbert come back to the band, so how's that working out...

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SHINEDOWN Singer Promises Actual Carnival For 'Carnival Of Madness'

According to The Pulse Of Radio, SHINEDOWN singer Brent Smith has told Loudwire that this summer's Carnival Of Madness tour will feature one thing that's been missing from the previous three editions: an actual carnival. Smith explained, "We called it Carnival Of Madness for a reason; we wanted it t...

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JASON NEWSTED On Season Premiere Of VH1 CLASSIC's 'That Metal Show': Preview Clip Available

It's time to get metaled up. VH1 Classic's centerpiece in original programming, "That Metal Show" is returning for its 12th season. The acclaimed hard rock and heavy metal talk show hosted by Eddie Trunk, Don Jamieson, and Jim Florentine kicks off the latest season on Saturday, June 1 at 11:00 p.m....

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HALESTORM Singer Interviewed On Sweetwater's 'Guitars & Gear' (Video)

Mitch Gallagher of Sweetwater's "Guitars & Gear" recently conducted an interview with singer Lzzy Hale of Pennsylvanian rockers HALESTORM. You can now watch the chat below. HALESTORM has released a new version of the song "Here's To Us", featuring an all-star lineup of guest performers. Joining...

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EXTOL: Teaser For New Album Released

A five-minute teaser for the self-titled fifth album from the reactivated Norwegian metal band EXTOL can be seen below. The CD will be released on June 25 (one day earlier internationally) via Indie Recordings. According to a press release, EXTOL's new CD "is a like a complex metallic alloy. The pla...

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SHINEDOWN, PAPA ROACH, SKILLET, IN THIS MOMENT Set For This Year's 'Carnival Of Madness'

The 2013 Carnival Of Madness tour, powered by Monster Energy, will feature SHINEDOWN, along with PAPA ROACH, SKILLET, IN THIS MOMENT, and WE AS HUMAN. The trek will begin on the East Coast Sunday, August 11. Tour dates will be announced on Monday, June 3, with the general on-sale beginning Friday, J...

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RUSH Guitarist Interviewed By RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS Drummer; Third Part Available

RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS drummer Chad Smith launched his own podcast on May 13 through Music Radar called "In Conversation with Chad Smith". The series bills itself as a non-traditional interview format offering insight into the personal and professional lives of musicians. Smith's guest for the first...

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JEFF LOOMIS: Video Footage Of Columbus Performance

Quality video footage of former NEVERMORE guitarist Jeff Loomis' May 4 performance at Alrosa Villa in Columbus, Ohio can be seen below. The special tour edition of Loomis' latest album, "Plains Of Oblivion", was released on April 16 via Century Media Records. "Plains Of Oblivion - Tour Edition" feat...

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JOE SATRIANI Discusses 'Unstoppable Momentum' Album In New Video

In a new three-part video, the incomparable guitar aficionado Joe Satriani discusses his inspiration behind the writing and recording of his 14th studio album, "Unstoppable Momentum". In part one, Joe discusses the concept of "Unstoppable Momentum", plus working with Mike Keneally and new collaborat...

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HALESTORM Singer Featured On AMP ROCK TV's 'The Spotlight' (Video)

Amp Rock TV recently posted an episode of "The Spotlight" featuring singer Lzzy Hale of Pennsylvanian rockers HALESTORM. Check it out below. HALESTORM has released a new version of the song "Here's To Us", featuring an all-star lineup of guest performers. Joining the band on this edition of the song...

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VH1 CLASSIC's 'That Metal Show' Returns For 12th Season: More Details Revealed

It's time to get metaled up. VH1 Classic's centerpiece in original programming, "That Metal Show" is returning for its 12th season. The acclaimed hard rock and heavy metal talk show hosted by Eddie Trunk, Don Jamieson, and Jim Florentine kicks off the latest season on Saturday, June 1 at 11:00 p.m....

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SUFFOCATION Featuring DYING FETUS' JOHN GALLAGHER: Video Footage Of Rotterdam Concert

Fan-filmed video footage of SUFFOCATION's May 22 performance at Baroeg in Rotterdam, The Netherlands can be seen below (courtesy of "letthedeathmetalflow"). SUFFOCATION has recruited John Gallagher (DYING FETUS) to handle lead vocals on a number of shows this spring. Gallagher is filling in for SUFF...

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SUFFOCATION Bassist Interviewed In Manchester (Video)

Heather of Manchester Rocks conducted an interview with bassist Derek Boyer of New York death metal veterans SUFFOCATION prior to their May 15 performance at NQ Live (formerly Moho Live) in Manchester, England. You can now watch the chat below. SUFFOCATION has recruited John Gallagher (DYING FETUS)...

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HALESTORM: New Audio Interview With LZZY HALE

99.7 The Blitz conducted an interview with Lzzy Hale of Pennsylvanian rockers HALESTORM at this year's Rock On The Range festival, which took place May 17-19 at Columbus Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. You can now listen to the chat using the SoundCloud widget below. HALESTORM has released a new ver...

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THE WINERY DOGS Sign North American Deal With LOUD & PROUD RECORDS

THE WINERY DOGS, the new power trio featuring Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, ADRENALINE MOB),Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG) and Richie Kotzen (MR. BIG, POISON),has inked a deal with Loud & Proud Records. The band's self-titled debut album will be released in North America on July 23....